Year: 2023

Getir Completes the Acquisition of Leading US Online Grocer FreshDirect

December 20, 2023 Getir

Getir, the pioneer of ultrafast grocery delivery, acquired FreshDirect, a US-based online grocery company, from Ahold Delhaize, one of the largest food retail groups in the US. This acquisition will create significant synergies between Getir and FreshDirect. Getir’s technological power will improve FreshDirect’s technological infrastructure, and FreshDirect customers will receive their orders much faster with Getir’s agile approach. …

Price Chopper/Market 32 Wins Top Marketer Award From National Association

December 20, 2023 Price Chopper/Market 32

Price Chopper/Market 32 has been named the Top Marketer by the National Frozen & Refrigerated Foods Association (NFRA) for its March Frozen Food Month promotion. Presented at the NFRA convention in San Diego, Price Chopper/Market 32 was selected from six Golden Penguin Award winners, comprised of regional and national grocery chains, as the Top Marketer in the Retailer category. …

The NPFDA Scholarship Foundation Announces The 2024 Board of Trustees

December 20, 2023 National Protein & Food Distributors Association

The objective of the Foundation is to provide scholarships to a select group of deserving students to support their college education. These scholarships are awarded and distributed through a thorough application and selection process. …

Holiday Food Prices Projected Up 7% From Last Year, 18% From Two Years Ago.

December 20, 2023 Category Partners

National supermarket data confirms slower food price inflation with consumers seeing smaller price increases when shopping for 2023 Christmas meals.  According to a data analysis and forecast prepared by Category Partners, the price of purchasing Christmas dinner at a supermarket will be approximately 7% higher than in 2022.  The forecast was derived using supermarket sales data provided by NielsenIQ collected from more than 35,000 food stores in the United States. …

FirstFruits Farms and Applewood Orchards Join Forces

December 20, 2023 FirstFruits Farms 

FirstFruits Farms, a leading name in the tree fruit sector, is thrilled to announce the successful acquisition of Applewood Orchards and Applewood Fresh Growers. This merger marks a significant milestone in the company’s continuous pursuit of excellence and expansion. …